Gardening is a very relaxing exercise. It brings you closer to nature and also rewards you with beautiful fragrant flowers and a fresh bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables. The three basic elements necessary for gardening are sunshine, water and good soil. We all know this as this was a part of our school curriculum. But how to use them and get rewarding results is a whole other story. For getting good results, you have to go an extra mile and gain some knowledge on gardening.First, make up your mind as to what you want to grow. Container or potted plants are the best ways to get started with and to satisfy your own green thumb. Whether you have a large land or a small balcony in the city, potted plants would be good. The containers can be made of terracotta, wood, metal or cement. All these materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. You have to keep in mind your geographical region in choosing the material. Wooden containers would not be the best bet for rainy damp places. A wisely chosen planter will help your plants stay healthy for a longer period of time.[Read more…]